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Houston city leaders are weighing concerns about campaign financing.

Houston campaign finance cap debate heads to ethics committee

by Tannistha SinhaJune 15, 2026June 14, 2026

Houston leaders debate whether campaign loan repayment caps protect democracy or violate constitutional rights.

Houston City Council passes $7.5 billion budget

by Tannistha SinhaJune 11, 2026June 15, 2026

A proposed trash fee has become the flashpoint in a larger debate about Houston’s finances.

Houston $7.5 billion budget faces trash fee backlash

by Tannistha SinhaJune 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Houston $7.5 billion budget faces trash fee backlash

by Tannistha SinhaJune 8, 2026June 8, 2026

The new rules create a “high-risk” designation for apartment complexes with repeated code violations.

Houston apartment inspection ordinance will ‘tackle the worst first’

by Tannistha SinhaMay 22, 2026May 22, 2026

Controller Chris Hollins warns Houston budget relies on ‘gimmicks’

by Tannistha SinhaMay 19, 2026May 26, 2026

Donnell Cooper blends service, advocacy, and leadership mission

by Aswad WalkerMay 11, 2026May 11, 2026

Houston’s 2026 housing plan outlines how millions in federal funds will be distributed.

Houston City Council approves $50M housing, community development plan

by Tannistha SinhaMay 7, 2026May 6, 2026

A single word removed from Houston's ICE ordinance could have major consequences for Black residents, leaders warn.

Amended HPD ordinance leaves Black Houston vulnerable, leaders warn

by Defender News ServiceApril 30, 2026April 30, 2026

City Council reaches compromise with Abbott on ICE policy

by Tannistha SinhaApril 23, 2026April 24, 2026

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